Events

This November, the EU-ASEAN Business Council is proudly organising its fifth Business Mission of the year — this time to Hanoi, Vietnam — in collaboration with Eurocham Vietnam.

The official launch of the EU’s SCOPE Digital Initiative, held by D4D Hub alongside the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), will see stakeholders coming together to discuss how to strengthen regional cooperation on Earth Observation-based solutions in Cebu, Philippines on 17 November. Register for this free event by 10 November 2025.

Don’t miss this exclusive afternoon Financial Times briefing which will explore how smart policy, innovation and targeted taxes can drive growth, resilience and prosperity while curbing illicit trade in Southeast Asia.

Chaired by the FT’s fDi Intelligence Global Markets Editor, Alex Irwin-Hunt, expert speakers will also consider lessons from the past, where prohibition and excessive taxation drove unintended consequences, and explore how cross-border cooperation and innovative policies can chart a more sustainable path forward.

Green Economy Forum 2025: Registrations Now Open!
GEF 2025 will gather policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates for a full day of idea exchange with a plenary session, a leadership keynote, high-level conferences, interactive workshops, and a networking evening.